How long is the commute from Emeryville, CA?
Workers who live in Emeryville, CA take an average of 28.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.6% of workers drive alone to work.
7.8% take public transportation.
8.7% of workers walk to work.
36.9% work from home.
15.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.9 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 7.8%
- Work from home
- 36.9%
- Households without a car
- 15.9%
How people in Emeryville get to work
| Means of transportation | Emeryville | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 39.6% (±4.3 points) | 52.6% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±1.7 points) | 8.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.8% (±2.2 points) | 7.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.7% (±3.8 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±1.8 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 36.9% (±4.8 points) | 25.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Emeryville, the average commute is not measurably different from Alameda County (31.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Emeryville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Alameda County (7.7%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Alameda County, Emeryville ranks 18 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 447 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Emeryville
| Vehicles available | Emeryville | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.9% (±4.3 points) | 10.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 60.0% (±5.3 points) | 33.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.7% (±4.7 points) | 35.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 2.4% (±1.5 points) | 20.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Emeryville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Alameda County (10.0%).
It is also higher than in California (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Emeryville
| Emeryville | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 36.9% (±4.8 points) | 25.7% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±1.2 points) | 97.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±1.8 points) | 94.4% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Emeryville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Alameda County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Emeryville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emeryville | — | 28.9 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Berkeley | 1.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 3.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Piedmont | 4.1 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kensington | 4.7 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| El Cerrito | 5.6 mi | 33.3 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Oakland | 6.3 mi | 29.8 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Alameda | 7.1 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Richmond Heights | 7.4 mi | 37.1 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: El Cerrito, CA (33.3 minutes), East Richmond Heights, CA (37.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Alameda County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 (tie) | San Lorenzo | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Albany | 30.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Newark | 30.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 15 | Fremont | 30.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 16 | Livermore | 30.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | Oakland | 29.8 minutes (±0.4) |
| 18 | Emeryville | 28.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 19 | Berkeley | 27.8 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 8 of 19 places in Alameda County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Emeryville
How long is the average commute in Emeryville?
Workers who live in Emeryville, CA take an average of 28.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Emeryville without a car?
15.9% of households in Emeryville have no vehicle, and 7.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Emeryville?
36.9% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Emeryville worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emeryville city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emeryville city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emeryville city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Emeryville city, California (place:22594, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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